A correction to Marion’s appeal to sign the Rivers Trust petition yesterday: the SSSI [in the Severn River] is for its geology (fossils in the rocks), only extends to mean low water, and has no requirements for fish.
But the area near Hinkley is a Special Area of Conservation established under the Habitats Directive, a more serious requirement.
The lagoon site was chosen to be well away from the SAC and would not have the technical issues in installing and maintaining its Acoustic Fish Deterrents.
Chris Binnie
Wootton Courtenay 